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India’s Defense Shake-Up: Rudra Brigades, Sudarshan Chakra & China Talks
In this episode of Carnegie Insights, we unpack the most significant defense developments from the past two weeks. The Indian Army has announced the creation of Rudra Brigades and Bhairav Battalions to enable more agile, all-arms operations. The Prime Minister launched the Sudarshan Chakra Mission, a ten-year roadmap for building a layered air defense system. The Cabinet Committee on Security cleared the procurement of 97 additional Tejas Mk1A fighter jets, strengthening the Air Force’s fleet. We also highlight the key takeaways from the 24th round of India–China border talks.
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